Can you recommend some of the best novels in 2021 fiction?

One of the great 2017 fiction novels is 'Exit West' by Mohsin Hamid. It's a beautifully written story about a young couple navigating a world filled with refugees and the concept of doors that lead to different places. Another is 'Lincoln in the Bardo' by George Saunders, which has a very unique narrative structure, taking place mostly in a cemetery and exploring themes of grief and the afterlife. And 'The Power' by Naomi Alderman, which imagines a world where women develop the power to electrocute at will, making for an interesting exploration of gender dynamics.

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is a great one. It's a classic that explores themes of love, class, and society in a charming and engaging way. The relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is one of the most iconic in literature.

Sure. 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett. It's a story about twin sisters who grow up in a small, southern black community. One sister decides to pass as white, and the story follows their separate lives over the years, exploring themes of race, identity, and family.

Sure. 'The Dutch House' by Ann Patchett is a great 2019 fiction novel. It's about a family and their relationship with a grand house. 'The Guest Book' by Sarah Blake is also worth mentioning. It delves into family secrets and the past over generations.

Well, 'The Nickel Boys' by Colson Whitehead also made it to the list. It's a powerful and harrowing story based on a real - life reform school in Florida. Whitehead's writing is masterful as he delves into themes of race, abuse, and the search for justice.

There's also 'Washington Black' by Esi Edugyan. It's an adventure - filled story of a young slave's escape and his subsequent travels. The book is rich in historical details and has beautifully drawn characters.

Plato's 'The Republic' can be considered in a sense. It's presented as a series of dialogues, mainly between Socrates and others. It examines justice, the ideal state, and the nature of the soul. It has had a huge influence on Western philosophy.

Sure. 'A Suitable Boy' by Vikram Seth is a great one. It's a long and engaging novel that gives a detailed look at Indian society. 'The Inheritance of Loss' by Kiran Desai is also good. It deals with themes of migration, identity, and the impact of globalization on the Indian subcontinent. Another is 'The Hungry Tide' by Amitav Ghosh which has a beautiful setting in the Sundarbans.

Sure. 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' by Ernest Hemingway is a classic military fiction. It tells the story of an American fighting in the Spanish Civil War. 'The Things They Carried' by Tim O'Brien is also excellent. It focuses on the experiences of soldiers in the Vietnam War, not just the physical but also the emotional burdens they carried. And 'The Thin Red Line' by James Jones, which is about the Guadalcanal campaign in World War II.

Sure. 'We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves' by Karen Joy Fowler is a good one. It has a unique narrative structure that gradually reveals a family's secrets. The story makes you think about family, ethics, and the relationship between humans and animals.